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A MUSICAL START, A SPARKLING AND SWEET FINISH
What a Celebration. You are All Champions.
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May 16, 2011
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A record field of runners and walkers were Celebrated like never before on Saturday, May 7th in downtown Columbus at the 8th Annual Capital City Half Marathon. It started with the National Anthem played by Platinum Recording Artist O.A.R.'s saxophone player, Jerry DePizzo. Check out the National Anthem video here.
The entertainment continued with 20 bands and 13 deejays on one the best Celebration Tours of downtown Columbus and surrounding neighborhoods.
All of the Champion Athletes were then celebrated at the Byers Imports Xtra Mile Finish Line Party and Michelob Ultra Post Race Concert.
Capital City became the first road race in the country to toast its entire field with a complimentary glass of Yellow Tail Bubbles Sparkling wine to all finishers over the age of 21. Bavarian chocolates from Le Chocoholique were also provided to all finishers.
From the first ever Expo party, the Panel of Champions, the Be A Champion Youth Training Program, the Champions Reception, the Champion Wave Start Line experience, the new course and the Byers Extra Mile Finish line party and concert, this year was special. Thank you for being a part of it.
Online registration for the 9th Edition of Capital City opens June 1.
You ARE a Champion.
David
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Champions Each Start A Wave!
A Champion Send Off for Every Corral.
After Jerry DePizzo played the National Anthem, champions and City Leaders each started a Wave of runners and walkers.
All of the athletes recieved a Champion send off from all of our starters:
Corral A - Mayor Coleman
Corral B - Councilman Zach Klein
Corral C - Councilwoman Michelle Mills
Corral D - Superbowl Champion Michael Doss
Corral E - OSU Champion Anthony Schlegel
Corral F - Heavyweight Champion Buster Douglas
Corral G - Platinum Recording Artist Jerry DePizzo
The 8th Annual Start Line was the beginning a great Celebration. The Champions then made their way over to our brand new finish line and welcomed all of you back.
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The Capital Kids ARE Champions!
Congratulations to all of the Kids that completed their First "Half Marathon"!
Thanks to the hard work of Mayor Michael Coleman, Sheri-Lynn Wynn, Steve Aumiller, Mrs. B and the team at the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, more than 482 Kids enrolled in the Capital Kids' Be A Champion Program and logged over 6641 miles preparing for Capital City.
Each child was provided a pedometer and the "Be A Champion" training schedule, and if they completed 13 miles between March 1 and May 6th, they were able to run the final .1 on the Capital City Half Marathon Course with Mayor Coleman. Each participant received the big half marathon medal. Congratulations to all of the kids who completed their first "Half Marathon".
As additional motivation to get to the Finish Line, Donatos Pizza provided free pizzas to each child at the half way point in their training.
In addition to the new Youth Training program the Capital Kids Mascot Chase kicked off the day and entertained a record number of young athletes running and walking around Huntington Park. A huge thank you to the Clippers for all of their support.
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We need you on our Team!
Your Chance to be a Race Director, and win a 2012 Entry!
We are hard at work planning the 9th Annual Capital City Half Marathon and we want you on our team. Here is your chance to add your thoughts and feedback so we can make Capital City even better.
Tell me what you liked, what you might not have expected, what we can improve and what new elements you would like to see.
The best suggestions will win free 2012 Entries.
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Swim, bike, run and walk your way to a new life.
Information sessions are this week.
Keep your training (and the Celebration) going in 2011 and put the Emerald City Quarter and Half marathon and then the Columbus Marathon on your to do list. You may even want to consider doing your first duathlon or triathlon!
Whatever event you are pursuing, Marathoner In Training (MIT) will help get you to the starting line. The MIT program is enjoyable, inspiring, and one of the most efficient ways to get in the best shape of your life.
It's going to be an exciting summer for MIT. Don't miss out on the fun! Join them for one of their no-obligation information sessions of May 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th. Information sessions will begin at 7:30pm at Fleet Feet Sports.
RSVP Now!
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The Celebration Tour Continues.
All Capital City Finishers Save Money if they Register now!
The Celebration Party for Capital City continues at the 4th Annual Cinco Celebration presented by Patron Super Premium Tequila. This year the event is on July 9, 2011 and ends with a post race concert at The Bluestone.
Bring all your friends out for the Cinco de Julio Cuatro Miler for a great running and walking event followed by the Patron Super Premium Tequila Celebration: Patron Palomas, Chips and Salsa and a Post Race Concert all with the backdrop of the Bluestone!
Then don't miss the "Quarter that started it all" on Labor Day Weekend, The Emerald City Quarter and Half Marathon on Sept 4, 2011 in Dublin, Ohio.
In partnership with Ohio Health and the Diamond Cellar, the event will start and finish at the Dublin Methodist Hospital in beautiful Dublin, Ohio.
A Full is Fun for some, Half of a Full is Cool for many, Half of a Half is just right for all! Here is your chance to run or walk a quarter or a half marathon M3S Style on Labor Day weekend.
All Capital City participants will save $5 off either event by using the coupon code "CapCity" on the registration page, if you register by June 15.
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Check "YOU" out!
Look at all of the photos and stories and add your own!
Facebook has become an important part of the M3S events, especially Cap City. Cap City has become its own community and we want you to be part of it. Check out all of the photos and add your own.
If you have not yet, make sure you like the Cap City Facebook page to stay in touch with what is going on in the running and walking community.
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